What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baseball Coaches - Varsity and Middle School position at Suttons Bay High School?
Suttons Bay Public Schools is hiring a Varsity Baseball Coach and a Middle School Baseball Coach to lead our teams for the 2026-2027 school year. Experience coaching is preferred, although those who have played the game will also be considered.
Qualifications:
- Experience coaching baseball preferred
- Experience working with middle and/or high school age kids
- Leadership and organizational skills
Performance Responsibilities:
- Must conduct regular practice and team conditioning, both in and out of season
- Ability to motivate and lead student athletes
- Instruct the team on game strategies, techniques and skill building
- Demonstrates strong leadership skills and sportsmanship
- Responsible alongside the Athletic Director for all matters relating to the organization, administration and philosophy of the sport
- Adheres to the MHSAA Coaches Guidebook and Suttons Bay Coaches Handbook
- Acts as a positive role model on and off the field
- Engages with local and community programs related to the sport
- Maintains competency in MHSAA rules, event procedures, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport
- Communicates effectively with the Athletic Department regarding scheduling, budget, injuries, etc.
- Communicates effectively with Suttons Bay Athletic Boosters in support of their program
- Communicates effectively with parents and the community regarding all aspects of the program
- Follows district policies and procedures regarding facility use, transportation, purchasing, fundraising, etc
- Alongside the Athletic Director, assigns duties, supervises and evaluates sub-varsity coaches (varsity coach only)
- Helps to recruit and retain sub-varsity coaches (varsity coach only)
- Provides adequate supervision of events until all athletes have left the facilities
- Maintains adequate records of rosters, stats and awards
- Effectively recognizes the efforts of student-athletes and plans special events in this regard (banquets, Senior/Parent night, etc.)
- Establishes and maintains the importance of the meaning of student-athlete, including check-ins with all stakeholders regarding student eligibility
Terms of Employment
- Part-time, sport season position
- Pay is based on Schedule B of the SBEA contract
- Athletic positions are for a period of one season (school year) and require yearly Board of Education approval with positive evaluations.